Cameron Boozer Makes History (Again): Duke Signee Wins Mr. Basketball USA for Second Time, Joins LeBron-Level Company
Duke basketball just secured a future star — and he’s already making history.
Five-star signee Cameron Boozer has officially been named the 2025 Mr. Basketball USA, marking the second time he’s earned the prestigious title. And if that sounds like rare air, that’s because it is: Boozer is the first high school player to win the award twice since LeBron James.
Yes, that LeBron.
The 6-foot-9 power forward from Columbus High School (FL) is ranked No. 3 overall in the 2025 class by the 247Sports Composite. He first captured Mr. Basketball USA honors back in 2023 — becoming the first sophomore ever to win it — and finished runner-up in 2024 to none other than current Duke freshman Cooper Flagg. Now, with one final dominant campaign under his belt, Boozer has reclaimed the throne.
“It’s been a crazy journey…”
After being named Mr. Basketball USA for the second time, Boozer reflected on the honor in an interview with Ballislife:
“Yeah, it’s crazy. Honestly, it’s been a crazy journey and I’m super thankful for it all! To be categorized with such a small group of guys who have won the award twice is an amazing feeling, and hopefully I can do more winning at the next level and the one after that.”
There’s no doubt about it — Boozer’s resume is elite.
- Two-time Mr. Basketball USA
- Two-time Gatorade National Player of the Year
- 2025 McDonald’s All-American (and the only player to post a double-double)
- Chipotle High School National Champion
He averaged 22.1 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game as a senior. His 16 points and 12 boards in the McDonald’s All-American Game were yet another reminder that Boozer doesn’t just dominate — he does it on every stage.
A Boozer Brother Takeover in Durham?
Cameron won’t be heading to Duke alone — his twin brother, Cayden Boozer, a four-star point guard, is also committed to the Blue Devils. Together with fellow five-star Nik Khamenia, the Boozer twins form the foundation of a top-three recruiting class for 2025.
At one point, Duke held the No. 1 class, but a late decommitment from five-star Shelton Henderson dropped them slightly in the rankings. Still, with Jon Scheyer’s ability to develop young stars — and with Cameron Boozer walking in with LeBron-level accolades — the expectations are sky-high.
A Stable Program in a Chaotic Landscape
What makes Duke’s offseason especially unique is their ability to retain talent. As programs across the country lose players to the transfer portal at record rates, Duke stands out — not a single Blue Devil has transferred out this cycle. And while the team hasn’t made any portal additions yet, the core is already forming:
- Kon Knueppel, Cooper Flagg, and Tyrese Proctor have declared for the NBA Draft
- Caleb Foster, Isaiah Evans, Darren Harris, Maliq Brown, and Patrick Ngongba II are returning
With Cameron Boozer now officially in the fold, it’s clear Duke is building not just for next year — but for a future built on legacy.
The last high school player to win two Mr. Basketball USA titles went on to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.
Cameron Boozer’s path is his own — but if history tells us anything, Duke just got a whole lot scarier.
Watch out, college basketball. Boozer’s just getting started.
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